ssm posted:Early Christmas present.
Did someone say NS SD60E?
(Please excuse the misshapen tree. This was from when it was first put up!)
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Neat little 1/4 oz. paint cup from Badger for my airbrush; also, bought the rubber cap.
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Big photo; actual size is a large thimble.
Bought a neat, really large Lionel line side signal. Stands 11" tall, red diecast base, with Made by Lionel cast in it. Three signal lights on op. Has "Automatic Train Control" on the back It is in nice shape but needs rewired. Would appreciate any info -year, what does it do ?? A Xmas present to myself.
It sounds like a semiphore signal with 3 lamps. A semophore is "a flag" with lights (sometimes).
Or... a gantry signal. Like a bridge signal but frame cantelevered off only one upright. Often 2-3 lamps in an oval "target" similar to a city traffic light.
Or a tall block signal usually two lamps, but could be three.
The "automatic train control" makes me wonder about the possibility of block control / timed stop capabilities. (any lever or adjustement?)
Things to look for are an internal resistor if it used with low volt bulbs(coil?), and or adjustment for a thermal strip (thermal timer), and the number of posts.
There is a lever on the back and 4 wires coming out. The diecast etc looks prewar. I will open it up later today.
Bought myself a Christmas present 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 
Bob
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RSJB18 posted:Bought myself a Christmas present
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Bob
I know where that came from lol.
My father and I got 7 cars last night lol
Kon112H posted:RSJB18 posted:Bought myself a Christmas present
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Bob
I know where that came from lol.
My father and I got 7 cars last night lol
Used to be the best kept secret in used train buying. Just wish they would ease up on the shipping and fees.
RSJB18 posted:Bought myself a Christmas present
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Bob
Bob, That will work out well on your layout!
Well while I am here I might as well mention I made my largest ever train purchase. I don’t have a photograph yet, but I bought a PS2 3-volt board Western Maryland Shay #6 from a Forum friend. The prototype plied the rails on the Chaffee Branch bringing coal off the mountain just north of the a Blackwater grade, before it ended up at Cass.
I didn’t have the money for it, but decided it may be years before I had another opportunity! I gave up the WM 44-Tonner just to show how much I wanted the Shay, and I will be posting some other engines on the For Sale Forum in the near future.
I’ll get a photograph or two up soon. I’m typing while I am on the heating pad and electric therapy at PT. Keeps my mind off the pain in the leg! LOL
I'm back home, and here is a photograph of the MTH Premier Shay I mentioned above.
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That's a sharp looking steamer Mark. I'd probably have made the same decision- 44 tonners are a dime a dozen.
Hope the PT is helping 
Bob
RSJB18 posted:That's a sharp looking steamer Mark. I'd probably have made the same decision- 44 tonners are a dime a dozen.
Hope the PT is helping
Bob
Thank you, Bob!! Up until today, the PT seemed to be just aggravating the issue. Today, my fifth visit, seemed to help some. Hopefully I am on the upswing. I get the MRI on Saturday, so hopefully that will tell everyone the exact nature of the culprit! Have a Merry Christmas!!!
RSJB18 posted:Kon112H posted:RSJB18 posted:Bought myself a Christmas present
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Bob
I know where that came from lol.
My father and I got 7 cars last night lol
Used to be the best kept secret in used train buying. Just wish they would ease up on the shipping and fees.
Yeah it forces you to buy multiple items. At least it feels like your getting a better deal. I hate the fact they go back to 5 mins in the last 5 my Buddy is steaming about that. I was the only bidder and they did it to me lol. Either way got some great cars NIB Atlas PFE cars for $34
mmmm
jim pastorius posted:There is a lever on the back and 4 wires coming out. The diecast etc looks prewar. I will open it up later today.
It sure sounds like block control capible with an adjusting lever and 4 posts.
RSJB18 posted:Bought myself a Christmas present
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Bob
Mark Boyce posted:I'm back home, and here is a photograph of the MTH Premier Shay I mentioned above.
Oh man talk about "present envy" 
This is a double blow to the jealousy glands 
... Enjoy 
Good Buy Mark! Everyone need s big buy at least once a year! Now you can start saving up for next year, Make it an annual thing just for Mark!
mike g. posted:Good Buy Mark! Everyone need s big buy at least once a year! Now you can start saving up for next year, Make it an annual thing just for Mark!
My father and I been doing big buys all year haha.. I really need to stop lol. Need to figure out where to put shelves next
Kon112H posted:mike g. posted:Good Buy Mark! Everyone need s big buy at least once a year! Now you can start saving up for next year, Make it an annual thing just for Mark!
My father and I been doing big buys all year haha.. I really need to stop lol. Need to figure out where to put shelves next
Andy, don't stop! Just slow down a little ! LOL Then you wont need so many shelves right away!
Merry Christmas!
Adriatic posted:mmmm
jim pastorius posted:There is a lever on the back and 4 wires coming out. The diecast etc looks prewar. I will open it up later today.
It sure sounds like block control capible with an adjusting lever and 4 posts.
RSJB18 posted:Bought myself a Christmas present
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Bob
Mark Boyce posted:I'm back home, and here is a photograph of the MTH Premier Shay I mentioned above.
Oh man talk about "present envy"
This is a double blow to the jealousy glands
mike g. posted:Good Buy Mark! Everyone need s big buy at least once a year! Now you can start saving up for next year, Make it an annual thing just for Mark!
Butch, Don't be too jealous. I'm really torn on the other engine to sell. 
I think I'm going to put three up there, close my eyes, and wait and see what goes first! 
Mike, Thank you!!! Well, I don't want to say I deserve it, because I deserve nothing! But, it has been kind of a hard year! Annual. Well yes, I actually pre-ordered something from MTH, so I do need to make some decisions!
Thank you both!!!
Finally!!! A Union Pacific Es44ac!
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